While plunging necklines are nothing new on the red carpet, the trend is firmly back in favour, and it’s big for daytime, too. The deeper the V, the better.
While décolletage had serious presence on the Golden Globes red carpet with the likes of Kirsten Dunst, stars such as Danielle Bronstein, Margaret Zhang and Lucy Williams are schooling us in how to do the daylight deep V.
Though, before you cast your mind back to the Noughties, re-think your décolletage references. 2016's plunging necklines go lower and fit looser. Think 70s, Studio 54 glamour - dresses and tops which flash an alluring curve of the breast rather than full-on cleavage. The anti-cleavage, if you will.
Here’s how to do the trend for every occasion, as demo-d by Instagram's finest.
With A Casual Jacket
Margaret Zhang wears her deep jumpsuit with a loose-fit bomber and a hint of lacey bralet for a subtly sensual look.
70’s Style
Pernille Teisbaek serves her deep V with a side of cold shoulder and 70s flares, rolling three SS16 trends into one.
Tomboy Style
Margaret is also our inspo for this tomboyish take on the deep V, leaving her check shirt buttoned low and paired with sporty tailoring.
Layer It Up
Ok, so a navel-grazing neckline isn’t that practical in these chilly temps, but it can work with a fitted polo neck slipped underneath. This look is ever-so chic with a wrap dress, as demo-d by Lucy Williams of Fashion Me Now.
Get Shirty
Desperate to wear your deep V dress to the office? Simply pop it over a sleek white shirt and it’s instantly office appropriate.
Blackout
Danielle of We Wore What serves up her plunging daytime look in classic all-black. A bow detail choker keeps the look from being too bare.
And now you can shop the look yourself...
Urban Outfitters, Geo Lace Deep V Crop Top, £29; urbanoutfitters.com
Brunello Cucinelli, Metallic Knitted Sweater, £500; net-a-porter.com
